title: Rheumatologic disorders in women.
abstract: This article reviews common rheumatic diseases that most frequently occur in women including fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus and the antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. Many of these women are of child bearing potential and special considerations concerning pregnancy often arise. Rheumatic conditions that frequently affect older women such as osteoarthritis and polymyalgia rheumatica are discussed as well. Osteoporosis, which has emerged as a significant women's health issue, is also reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Winthrop-University Hospital, Mineola, New York, USA.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Belilos
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Carsons
mesh_terms: D016736:Antiphospholipid Syndrome / Q000503:physiopathology; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D013700:Giant Cell Arteritis / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000503:physiopathology; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000503:physiopathology; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology; D012859:Sjogren's Syndrome / Q000503:physiopathology